This Perfectly Grilled Rib-Eye Is Almost Impossible to Mess Up

An expertly grilled rib-eye doesn't require a lot of accoutrements or seasoning. This juicy slice of heaven is perfect on its own.

So you want to host a summer cookout. You'll need to get your meats in order. (Vegans, we'll have you covered later.) Burgers are obvious. Hot dogs are stupidly simple. Chicken? Eh.

But steak—specifically, a fat-dripping, well-marbled rib-eye—that'll win the day. Unlike chicken and hot dogs, an expertly grilled rib-eye doesn't require a lot of foofy accoutrements or seasoning. Salt, and maybe a few scallions, is all you need.

An expertly grilled rib-eye also doesn't require a lot of grilling expertise. Here's the basic strategy: Get your grill ripping hot, place the fat side down on the grill, and wait a good five minutes.

Do not mess with it. Do not flip it. Do not even look at that steak.

Once those five minutes have passed, turn the rib-eye over and repeat the "do not mess with it" maneuver for another five minutes, unless you want it a little more done. (Stop it. You don't.)